iPad & Tablet Features Archives

After decades of ringing up customers' purchases on cash registers, retailers are now turning to tablets to check out shoppers. But this new system may have some major drawbacks for customers who easily feel pressured to make purchases.

Take a deep sigh of relief: It's Friday! You made it through another work week! Reward yourself by checking out an all-time low price for the 64GB iPad mini, a snuggly deal on a "mink" throw, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Stick on a pot of coffee and gather round, it's time for our Thursday Morning Jolt, featuring one of the best prices we've ever seen on the ASUS Transformer 10" 32GB Android tablet, a power inverter that puts a wall outlet in your car, and more in today's list of five Editors' Choice deals that we found overnight and early this morning

On Tuesday, Apple announced that it would start selling its fourth-generation iPad with a 128GB storage capacity, doubling the size of the previously-largest model. But do consumers really need this upgrade? And by extension, is it worth the extra money?

Microsoft's Surface Pro tablets are slated to arrive February 9, priced starting at $899. But these are these souped-up tablets worth their hefty price tag? Consider these ultraportable and tablet alternatives before you buy.

As we close in on the iPad mini's 3-month anniversary, consumers are beginning to wonder when the first iPad mini refurbs will arrive and what kind of discount they'll offer. To predict their potential price, we turned to our deal archives and looked at refurb discounts that previous iPads have received.

Microsoft is in trouble. Despite its aggressive marketing campaign, sales of its new Surface RT tablet are well below expectations. However, Microsoft's troubles could spell good news for consumers as high inventory of an ailing Surface RT could spark a flurry of deals — just like it did for the BlackBerry PlayBook.

The small tablet market is bustling these days, with many great devices competing for consumers' attention. The Apple iPad mini, Google Nexus 7, Amazon Kindle Fire HD, and Barnes & Noble NOOK HD each offer something slightly different. To help you decide which tablet is right for you, here's a rundown on the pros and cons of each.

Earlier today, we wondered why anyone would buy the newly revamped iPod touch for $299 when the even newer iPad mini is available for just $30 more. We're now taking that questioning a step further: for consumers who just want a budget-friendly Apple tablet, why buy the iPad mini at all?

The iPad mini is finally a reality! But does giving the people what they want hurt Apple's other product lines? Who will buy an iPod touch when you can get an iPad for just a few dollars more?

The newest editions to Barnes & Noble's NOOK tablet family are not only cheaper, lighter, and far more capable than the 7" NOOK Color, but the 2012 NOOK HD family also boasts features — like better resolution and design — that rival its brand name competitors.

The $200 mid-size tablet market is brimming with name brand tablets, and the latest edition to the mix is Amazon's new Kindle Fire HD. Coming in a variety of flavors — and price points — we scanned the Internet to see how it stacks up in reviews so far.

Amazon announced the Kindle Fire HD last week, an update to its popular tablet. And while there's now several options to choose from, the $199 model now stands in direct competition with the Google Nexus 7. So how do the two 7" tablets compare? And which is worth your money?

In a recent teardown by the disassembly wizards of iFixit, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has a huge DIY reparability advantage over the third-generation iPad. But does easy home repair make for a better bargain tablet?

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane rumors about Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and other small, independent companies? Well neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the Internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Rumor spread this week that the Microsoft Surface RT could debut at a startlingly low price of $199 when its released on October 26. Is it possible we'll see a sub-$200 Windows 8 slate? And would you be more likely to buy it at this very low price?

The debut of the Google Nexus 7 to the 7" tablet market last month caused quite a stir, as the spiffy slate was positioned to aggressively compete with the ever-popular Amazon Kindle Fire. Now that the dust has settled from that announcement, here's how the Nexus 7 stacks up.

After a prolonged failure to launch, Research In Motion's 4G LTE Blackberry PlayBook is igniting chatter once again, as rumors spread of a July 31 debut. But at $550, is it too little too late?

Rumors of a new Kindle Fire have been around since the start of the year, and pressure is on Amazon to sell a tablet that's both better built and cheaper than the Nexus 7. But just how low can the Kindle Fire 2 go and what kind of discounts will the original Kindle Fire receive?

Apple's iPad is seeing a lot of competition these days, with big brands getting into the market with top-of-the-line tablets at prices that don't hurt your bottom line. Today's roundup of the best recent Android tablet deals includes a storewide sale at Walmart and models starting at $60.

Microsoft took a page from the Apple playbook this week when it scheduled a mystery announcement that resulted in the Surface Windows tablet, its first foray into slates. The new tablet-laptop hybrid will optimize the much anticipated Windows 8, and it will come in two flavors. But how does it stack up to the competition, namely the iPad?

Last week we looked at the best apps for the new iPad. This week we set out to find the best games that make the most of new iPad's design and features. We reached out to Eli Hodapp, Editor at TouchArcade to find out what apps shine in this new world of iOS gaming.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1" Android Tablet has hit stores, and the reviews are starting to come in. Priced at $399.99, it's being marketed as the "budget-minded" follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1", but how do the Tab 2's features, design, and usability compare to other tablets? And did the manufacturer cut one too many corners in order to make this a budget-friendly device? We scanned the internet for reviews from the most respected and revered electronics outlets, to see what the general consensus is about Samsung's latest offering.

Some of the new bells and whistles to the extremely popular new iPad include an advanced display and processor, and you'll naturally want the best apps to take advantage of those upgrades. So we talked to an app expert to unearth the top apps that are optimized for the new iPad experience.

Last week, many of our readers declared in a poll that they'd happily welcome hybrid Windows tablets later this year, claiming that they'd appreciate the convenience of a laptop and tablet in one. But what will the Windows hybrids cost, and how do they stack up to competitor devices in the same price range?

New data suggests that tablet sales are expected to surge and replace PCs as the computing device of choice. That might explain Microsoft's push to put its Windows 8 operating system on hybrid tablets that convert into a laptop-like device. But Apple CEO Tim Cook thinks the idea is preposterous. So who's right, and what do consumers really want from their tablets?

Whether you're working at a construction site or in an office, or if you only use your iPad, Kindle Fire, laptop, smartphone, or other gadget at home, there are all kinds of protective covers available to keep your electronics safe. Read on for the lowdown on the best materials used in electronics cases, so you can choose the right deal for your needs.

There will always be a deluge of people who always buy the latest and greatest from Apple, but what about consumers who are currently tablet-free and ready to jump aboard the slate train? We wanted to know how many first-time tablet owners plan to buy the new iPad, a previous generation, or a different platform entirely, so we asked our readers. And the results of the dealnews survey are in!

One of the most notable upgrades for the third generation iPad is the inclusion of 4G LTE connectivity. But how much will that speedy service cost you? And if everything can be streamed and downloaded so much easier, how quickly might you use your allotted data?

After months of speculation, Apple has officially announced its third-generation iPad, but the real story in Wednesday's announcement was actually the iPad 2. At $399, it's the most discounted and aggressively-priced iPad ever. But this is just the beginning of what's to come, as retailers and tablet manufacturers will assuredly need to respond to Apple's price cut. So how cheap could the iPad 2 get? And how will it affect Android pricing?

Today is March 7, and we're just a few hours away from the official details of Apple's latest iDevice. We found in a poll conducted last week that 22% of our readers are planning on preordering the new tablet. But before you buy, there are a few things to keep in mind should you ever want to sell your new device.